McCall MacBain Scholarship 2027

Application for The McCall MacBain Scholarship will open in June 2026.

• International deadline: August 19, 2026.

• Canada and United States: September 23, 2026.

The McCall MacBain Scholarship is a full graduate scholarship that provides students with the mentorship, interdisciplinary learning, and global community they need to accelerate their impact on the world.

Aim and Benefits of McCall MacBain Scholarship Postgraduate Scholarship

The scholarship covers:

• Tuition and fees for the full normal duration of the master’s or professional program

• A living stipend of $2,300 per month during academic terms

• A one-time relocation grant for moving to Montréal

• Beginner to advanced French language courses offered through McGill

Requirements for McCall MacBain Scholarship Postgraduate Scholarship Qualification

To be eligible to apply for our 2027 cohort, you will need to meet ONE of the following criteria:

• You are a current student on track to earn your first bachelor’s degree by August 2027

• You earned your first bachelor’s degree in the last five years (January 2021 or later)

• You earned your first bachelor’s degree more than five years ago, and were 30 years or younger on January 1st, 2026

You will also need to meet the minimum degree and language requirements for McGill master’s program admission.

McCall MacBain Scholars will have a track record of community engagement, informed by a sense of duty, empathy, intellectual curiosity, grit, and a willingness to take risks. They aim to create meaningful and lasting change, while improving the lives of others.

Interview date, Process and Venue for McCall MacBain Scholarship Postgraduate Scholarship

The selection committee will seek applicants with:

• Exceptional character

  • Do you value excellence, hard work, service, and lifelong learning? Do you strive to act with integrity, honesty, and empathy? Do you have the tenacity to pursue long-term goals? Are you willing to take meaningful risks?

• Community engagement

  • Do you value working for and with others to address challenges facing a community? Do you pursue a breadth and depth of interests, through your activities outside the classroom?

• Leadership potential

  • Do you have experience working with and leading others towards a common goal? Are you ready to take on tough leadership roles to advance meaningful change? Are you driven to help others and to develop the potential of those you lead?

• Entrepreneurial spirit

  • Are you able to identify unmet needs and motivate others in developing creative solutions to address those needs? Do you believe in forging new paths and not being held back by fear of failure?

• Academic strength and intellectual curiosity

  • Do you have a deep interest in and curiosity about people, ideas, and the world around you? Are you interested in working with people who have different perspectives? Is there a good fit between your proposed graduate program, your qualifications, and your future plans?